Why One Tweet Made Me Dust Off My Fight Club DVD and Remember the Glory of Physical Media

In today’s streaming age, items like DVDs and Blu-rays, which were once central to studios’ plans, have become less important. With an abundance of content accessible without the necessity to own it, many prefer to stream rather than buy physical copies. Though physical media hasn’t disappeared entirely, its popularity pales in comparison to its heyday. Eventually, even Netflix phased out discs. Consequently, as a popular tweet recently highlighted, the remaining physical media lacks the allure it once had.

A Twitter user who enjoys movies recently commented on how uninteresting some aspects of physical media have become nowadays. In contrast to DVD and Blu-ray menus from the past, which featured captivating backgrounds, the latest Blu-ray release for the popular film Sinners only displays a static image. Film critic Courtney Howard then addressed this comment, bringing up an example from another movie – Fight Club. In a fitting move that reflects the film’s style, the Blu-ray for Fight Club opens with a menu that briefly leaves you questioning whether you received the correct movie in the packaging.

As a fan, I must say this opening is remarkably captivating. Given that Fight Club, the movie, delves into the enigmatic viewpoints of its main character, it’s perfectly suited to confound our perspectives too, just like the Blu-ray does.

Reflecting on the topic, it brought back memories of my personal DVD copy of “Fight Club“. To clarify, I don’t possess the movie in Blu-ray format. It remains in its original DVD form. Reminiscing, I recall that it was one of the very first DVDs I acquired when I got my first player. I dusted it off recently to check if there were any unique features in its menus, and while the main selection menu is fairly standard, it does incorporate an excellent transition from the usual FBI warning into a humorous one, presumably penned by Tyler Durden.

Exploring my stash of DVDs and Blu-rays, I’m confident I’d uncover some exciting treasures – unique menus and secret bonus features. The thrill of discovering cool tricks on these discs was a big part of the experience when purchasing physical media in the past. It was always disheartening not to stumble upon a hidden Easter egg in a menu, given how frequently they were found.

It’s not surprising that physical media isn’t receiving the necessary funding for innovative projects like home releases used to have, given that fewer people are purchasing them. This lack of consumer interest means there won’t be enough investment to produce such items.

Although streaming services undoubtedly rule in terms of convenience and expanding media choices beyond what most could afford to purchase individually, it’s improbable that physical media will completely vanish. In fact, there may come a time when physical media experiences a resurgence, especially as certain content becomes unavailable on streaming platforms and cannot be found anywhere else. The advantages of owning physical media are becoming more apparent to many.

It seems like we may have missed the peak of menu trends, but as long as you still possess the original sources, you can revisit them at any time. By the way, before Prime Day concludes, I should check out which Blu-ray discs are on sale.

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2025-07-12 03:37

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